THE unity government through the Economy Ministry has approved 436 projects and programmes for implementation under the Third Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for Kelantan. 

Kelantan Development Action Council joint chairman Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the total encompassed an allocation of RM2.57 billion for the implementation of approved projects.

“A total of 436 projects and programmes involved an overall allocation of RM22.17 billion,” he told a media conference after visiting the Sungai Kelantan Integrated River Basin Development Project in Teluk Renjuna, Tumpat, today.

During the visit, Nik Nazmi also handed a RM30,000 contribution under the Mesra Rakyat project for the maintenance of the Teluk Renjuna health clinic and another RM30,000 to repair the roof of Teluk Renjuna mosque. 

Nik Nazmi, who is also the natural resources, environment and climate change minister, said for the district of Tumpat, a sum of RM88.82 million was approved for 23 projects with the overall development cost totalling RM1.04 billion.

“Seven new projects were approved for this district with an overall cost of RM240.4 million,” he said. – Bernama, June 17, 2023.